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Law enforcement officers and technicians for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah State Parks had a busy Fourth of July weekend, working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading throughout Utah.
Utah is home to a lot of unique wildlife species, many of which you may have seen while out hiking or camping. Here are five aquatic species that you may not know also live in Utah.
With parades and other events canceled due to COVID-19, look no further than fishing one of these great areas in Utah — both of which offer cooler temperatures and great fishing throughout July.
Several new laws to help prevent the spread of quagga mussels go into effect July 1, and out-of-state boaters need to be aware of the new requirements in order to launch a boat at any Utah waterbody.
You come around a corner and notice a large moose in the middle of the trail. What should you do? Here are a few things to know about moose in Utah and how to avoid conflicts with them.
If you are looking for a unique experience in Utah's outdoors, consider applying for permits to hunt greater sage grouse, sandhill crane, swan or sharp-tailed grouse this fall. The application period for these four Utah bird hunts opens on Wednesday, July 1.
Rattlesnakes strike fear in the hearts of some people, but they shouldn't. Knowing a little about how these reptiles behave and doing a few simple things can go a long way in keeping you and the snakes safe.
The nearly 260-acre Provo River Delta project will restore the interface between the Lower Provo River and Utah Lake as another step in the effort to recover the endangered June sucker.
During their annual spring surveys, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists discovered something they hate to see — two more waterbodies had fish illegally dumped into them.
Black bears live and roam throughout much of Utah. If you follow a few simple steps, you can decrease the chances of coming face to face with one. These 7 tips will help keep you and the bears safe.
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